F-1 Visa 4-Year Rule 2026: Blocked — What Applies Now — Edwise Foundation Quick answer The so-called F-1 “four-year rule” — the DHS plan to replace Duration of Status with a fixed admission period capped at four years — was …
F-1 Visa Refusal (214b) for Nepali Students: Reasons & Reapply — Edwise Foundation Quick answer A Section 214(b) refusal means a consular officer was not convinced you qualify for the F-1 visa, usually because you did not clearly demonstrate your …
Studying in the USA After the 2026 F-1 Rule Changes — Edwise Foundation Quick answer The DHS F-1 rule published on 17 July 2026 — which would have replaced Duration of Status with a fixed four-year admission, cut the grace …
Spring 2027 USA Intake: Timeline for Nepali Students — Edwise Foundation Quick answer The Spring 2027 intake in the USA starts in January 2027, and is a good backup if you missed Fall 2026 or need more preparation time. Fewer …
F-1 Duration of Status Rule Blocked by US Court (2026) — Edwise Foundation Quick answer On 14 September 2026 — one day before it was due to take effect — a US federal court blocked the DHS rule that would …
US F-1 Visa Rules 2026: End of Duration of Status — Edwise Foundation Quick answer From 15 September 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security replaced “Duration of Status” (D/S) with a fixed admission period for F-1 students. Instead of …
On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced important changes to certain regulations governing F-1 student visas and J-1 exchange visitor visas. The Final Rule will become effective 60 calendar days after its publication on July …
STEM & OPT Meaning: STEM OPT Guide for Nepali Students Last updated: 19 October 2026 Quick answer STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. OPT stands for Optional Practical Training. It is US work permission that lets F-1 students …
Top 10 Reasons to Study in USA from Nepal | 2026 Guide — Edwise Foundation Quick answer The top reasons Nepali students choose to study in the USA include world-class education at nearly 4,000 accredited institutions, academic flexibility to explore …
Do I Need SAT to Study in USA? 2026 Requirements — Edwise Foundation Quick answer For most top US universities, yes — the SAT is now required again. After going test-optional during the pandemic, 6 of 8 Ivy League schools …